| Main Entry: | first |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | highest in importance |
Synonyms: |
A-number-1, advanced, arch, champion, chief, dominant, eminent, first-class, first-string, foremost, greatest, head, head of the line, leading, main, number one, outstanding, paramount, predominant, preeminent, premier, primary, prime, primo, principal, ranking, ruling, sovereign, supreme, top of the list, top-flight |
Antonyms: |
last, least |
| Main Entry: | foremost |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | first in rank, order |
Synonyms: |
A-1, A-number-1, arch, at the cutting edge, at the leading edge, champion, chief, front, head, headmost, heavy, heavy stuff, heavyweight, highest, hot stuff, hotdog, hotshot, inaugural, initial, leading, most important, number one, original, paramount, preeminent, premier, primary, prime, primo, principal, supreme |
Antonyms: |
inferior, last, least, lowest, secondary, unimportant |
| Main Entry: | outstanding |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | superior, excellent |
Synonyms: |
A-1, A-number-1, ace*, bad*, boss*, capital*, celebrated, chief, cool*, crack*, distinguished, dominant, eminent, eventful, exceptional, famous, far-out, great, greatest, hundred-proof, important, impressive, magnificent, main, major, meritorious, momentous, mostest, number one, out-of-sight, out-of-this-world, phenomenal, predominant, preeminent, primo, principal, special, standout, star, steller, super, superior, superlative, tops, well-known, world-class |
Antonyms: |
average, bad, inferior, ordinary, poor, regular, unexceptional, unremarkable |
| Main Entry: | first-rate |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | highest quality |
Synonyms: |
A number 1, A-1, bang-up, best, best-quality, excellent, exceptional, first-class, great, highest-quality, marvelous, of the first water, of the highest type, outstanding, premium, super, superb, superior, superlative, supreme, top of the line, top-drawer, top-notch, unmatched, world-class |